Home / New ZealandMan seriously injured after surviving early morning fall from Auckland Harbour BridgeNZ Herald31 Jan, 2019 07:39 PM2 mins to readSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditA lane was temporarily blocked on Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning after an incident. Photo / FileA lane was temporarily blocked on Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning after an incident. Photo / FileA man has been seriously injured after falling off the Auckland Harbour Bridge this morning.A police spokeswoman said the man was seen walking on the bridge shortly after 6am. The man fell off near the apex on the northbound side, and was picked up in the water by Auckland Police boat Deodar. He had serious injuries and was taken to Auckland City Hospital.The left lane northbound on the Auckland Harbour Bridge was temporarily blocked during the incident. It was now open.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Last November a man survived the 43-metre fall after jumping from a moving car on the Harbour Bridge then going off the edge.He was able to swim to safety and was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.His friends in the car said he was having a "bad trip" and they were taking him to hospital.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.WHERE TO GET HELP:If you are worried about your or someone else's mental health, the best place to get help is your GP or local mental health provider. However, if you or someone else is in danger or endangering others, call police immediately on 111.OR IF YOU NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE ELSE:• 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)• https://www.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-crisis-helpline• YOUTHLINE: 0800 376 633• NEED TO TALK? Free call or text 1737 (available 24/7)• KIDSLINE: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7)• WHATSUP: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm)• DEPRESSION HELPLINE: 0800 111 757 or TEXT 4202SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew Zealand'A newfound faith': Rapist says the Lord will help him as he’s sent to jailNew ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge lanes may close as 90km/h gusts hit cityNew ZealandMurder victim's eerie message played in courtSponsoredSolar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night skyAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
